Surely it is futile to spread a net in plain sight of any bird,

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

he taught me, and he said to me: "Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;

So she grabbed him and kissed him, and with a bold expression she said to him,

before the mountains were set in place -- before the hills -- I was born,

So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

"Stolen waters are sweet, and food obtained in secret is pleasant!"

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.

Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Don't set foot too frequently in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey, but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.